Distinguished Research Administrator Award
Nomination Guidelines
Contact: Lisa Turek in the Office of the Vice President for Research, 763-1290, laturek@umich.edu
Eligibility: An individual staff member whose duties are primarily research administration; employed by any unit of the University of Michigan. Faculty members are not eligible.
Award: Personal honorarium of $1,250 and a plaque.
Selection Criteria: Distinguished service to the research community over a number of years exemplifying the goals of professional research administration.
Nomination Guidelines:
Any member of the UM community may submit a nomination. Include in the Nomination packet:
- nomination-questionnaire [.doc]
- A one-page application describing the contributions of the individual to the unit and University supporting their nomination.
- A resume or description of the nominee’s career.
- Up to three (3) letters of support, from a wide range of constituents across campus, to demonstrate the depth and breadth of the staff member’s impact on research administration.
Submissions: Submit a PDF of the nomination packet to by email to Lisa Turek, Office of the Vice President for Research, laturek@umich.edu
Deadline: Friday, February 24, 2012.
Selection: Vice President for Research based on the recommendation of the Service Awards Committee.
Announcement of Award: The recipient(s), if any, will be announced in April 2012. Reception to honor recipient is scheduled to take place in June 22, 2012.
Points to consider in support of nomination:
- How the research administration at the University and beyond has been advanced and enhanced by this nominee’s contributions.
- The nature of the nominee’s interactions with employees and students at the University, and groups outside the University, such as research sponsors, local organizations, and government regulators.
- Current/past committees and professional experience (within the University and in the community).
- How the nominee demonstrated personal and professional growth.
- Additional information you want the selection committee to know about the nominee.